The school beauty is aloof? Whatever, she has a younger sister.

Chapter 144 Novel Meets Reality
The night was as dark as ink, and only occasional faint sounds could be heard in the room.

Zhang Muchen lay on her side on the bed, while Wang Shishi on the opposite bed was curled up in the blankets. The cold light from the phone screen reflected on her face, making her bright, lively eyes shine even brighter.

“Bro,” Zhang Muchen propped himself up on his arm, his voice tinged with helplessness, “If you want to use your phone, turn on the bedside lamp. You’ll go blind from looking at it like this sooner or later.”

Wang Shishi didn't even look up, her fingers rapidly swiping across the screen: "No way~ Playing on my phone with the lights off creates a better atmosphere."

"I'll go to sleep after I finish reading this updated chapter of the novel."

"Watching 'The Scoundrel and the School Beauty' again?"

Zhang Muchen turned over, and the mattress creaked softly.

When Wang Shishi heard him ask, she immediately perked up: "Yes, yes, the latest chapter is super sweet."

She suddenly leaned halfway out, her eyes shining: "You know what? That thug pinned the school beauty down on a hotel bed."

"...?"

Zhang Muchen paused, then said, "Isn't this just being a scoundrel?"

"Oh dear, didn't you see the plot before?" Wang Shishi spoke quickly, with a hint of excitement. "They had already confirmed their relationship earlier, and that's when the school beauty took the initiative to approach him. Let me tell you about it."

Wang Shishi's voice is very soft and exceptionally clear at night.

Zhang Muchen lay quietly on his side, listening to the girl's animated expression.

As he listened, his eyelids grew heavy.

"Hey, let me tell you, it's seriously super sweet. Dude, you—"

Before Wang Shishi could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a soft snore.

She paused, tilting her head slightly: "...Dude?"

The person opposite remained motionless, only their even breathing could be heard.

"Asleep?" Wang Shishi pouted.

"You can fall asleep just by listening to someone talk? I'm not an English teacher, is it really that hypnotic?"

She gave a soft hum, turned over, and buried herself back under the covers to continue reading her novel.

In the novel, the hoodlum and the school beauty stay in the same hotel but sleep in separate beds.

In the dead of night, the school beauty quietly got up, tiptoed closer to the rascal's bedside, and gazed down at his sleeping face.

Immediately afterwards, the school beauty mustered her courage and slowly approached—

She wanted to kiss the scoundrel.

Just as she was about to kiss him, the scoundrel suddenly opened his eyes.

The school beauty's face instantly turned red, and she hurriedly turned and ran away, stumbling into the restroom.

The novel ends abruptly.

End of this chapter.

Wang Shishi pouted, looking dissatisfied: "This author, if you're going to kiss, just kiss! Why keep me in suspense!"

She clicked into the chapter review section and typed a line: [Author, please update soon! I want to see a kiss!]

After sending the message, she casually put down her phone, tilted her head, and her gaze inadvertently fell on the bed opposite.

Zhang Muchen lay on his side, fast asleep. Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a blurry outline on his face.

Wang Shishi's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"Eh...this situation."

"I feel like I'm in a novel."

A strange impulse welled up inside me.

Wang Shishi gently lifted the blanket, stepped barefoot onto the floor, and walked carefully with each step, afraid of disturbing anything.

"Dude."

She crouched down beside the bed and called out softly.

"Dude?"

Zhang Muchen did not respond.

He lay on his side, fast asleep.

Wang Shishi's eyes curved into a smile.

Hey.

She quietly approached, squatted on the edge of the bed, and slowly lowered her gaze to his face.

She has thick, long eyelashes, a straight nose, and slightly red lips.

"Dude, you're so handsome..."

She murmured softly, her eyes shining as if they held a star.

Her gaze slowly moved downwards, finally settling on Zhang Muchen's lips.

My heart suddenly skipped two beats.

The scene from the novel in my mind was clear and vivid: the school beauty was getting closer, and the emotions I had been holding back for so long were finally about to surface.

And I am in that moment right now.

The school beauty is actually me?
A faint blush crept onto Wang Shishi's cheeks.

She bit her lip and muttered softly, "Jiuli... if I secretly kiss my buddy, you won't blame me, will you..."

Her voice was very soft, as if she were talking to herself, or as if she was trying to find a bit of courage in her words.

The moonlight shone quietly down on the bedside table, and the girl lay in that corner where light and shadow intertwined, her heart pounding.

Her breath was warm, and her breath gently landed on the boy's face. She moved a little closer.

—Just one last step away.

Wang Shishi's eyes glistened with tears, her lips parted slightly, preparing for the kiss that was about to fall.

The moonlight shines down.

Zhang Muchen suddenly opened his eyes.

Their eyes met, their clear black and white pupils colliding directly.

Wang Shishi froze, as if she had been electrocuted, standing there motionless.

Her eyes widened, and the slight smile that had appeared on her lips as she drew closer remained on her lips.

"me……"

She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a word.

A girl will always be a girl. No matter how carefree she is usually, she'll become like a kitten when caught in the act.

Zhang Muchen blinked.

Her gaze still held the confusion of someone just waking up; she was somewhat bewildered and taken aback.

I rely on?

Was she trying to... kiss me?
This thought brought him to a more clear-headed state.

At that moment, Wang Shishi jumped up and ran frantically towards the bathroom.

"boom--"

The bathroom door was closed, blocking all view.

The room fell silent again.

Zhang Muchen lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, and blinked.

He raised his hand and touched his cheek.

I felt a warm sensation, so I woke up.

Think about it now.

I almost lost my first kiss.

Damn it, we lost out.

A first kiss is worth very little.

Room 308, Sunshine Residential Complex.

Zhang Beifang sat in front of the computer, his gaze fixed on the screen, where a series of chapter comments kept refreshing and popping up.

【Oh no, what if the novel becomes reality?】

I just got caught stealing a kiss.

[It’s over, it’s over, it’s over]

[Waaaaaah]

Zhang Beifang scratched his head as he watched the commentary, which resembled a live broadcast.

What is this reader named "Diaper" doing?

really weird.

He leaned back, his gaze drifting towards the deep night outside the window.

This chapter is based on my own personal experience.

Thinking back to that night, the school beauty almost kissed me while I was asleep.

I still remember that scene clearly, even after decades.

"Although it's an old story, it still feels somewhat romantic when I think about it."

Zhang Beifang chuckled softly and casually opened his chat window with Zhang Muchen.

"That brat has been out of contact since he went to Nanjing. He doesn't even send a message normally."

As he muttered to himself, he sent a WeChat message: "Son, are you asleep?"

A few seconds later, they replied.

Dad, not here yet.

Zhang Beifang raised an eyebrow: "Still up so late? What, is there a girl next to you?"

Zhang Muchen: [Dad, you guessed pretty accurately.]

Zhang Beifang: [?]

Zhang Muchen: [I almost got a stolen kiss just now]

Zhang Beifang stared at the words, his lips twitched, and he shook his head and laughed: "You brat, do you think you're me? Keep spouting nonsense."

He typed back: "Alright, stop bragging and go to sleep."

By the way, your Aunt Xu is coming back to China soon. Remember to pick her up at the airport.

Zhang Muchen: [Why didn't you go pick it up?]

Zhang Beifang stared at the message and suddenly fell silent.

Should I go pick it up?
Your mom's vinegar packet is going to explode!

(End of this chapter)